Thanks for posting! After having a baby, many women suffer from what is known as the 'baby blues'. This is a normal reaction to the surge and fluctuations in hormones post-partum. However, when this pesists, it is no longer the baby blues and is considered post-partum depression (and this can progress into post-partum psychosis if there are EVER any thoughts about hurting your child).
If you feel like you may have post-partum depression or you may be depressed without any connection to pregnancy-- please read these articles and may sure you see a therapist that can help you--whether it is through therapy alone, or medications if needed.
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Hello Anon,
Thanks for posting! After having a baby, many women suffer from what is known as the 'baby blues'. This is a normal reaction to the surge and fluctuations in hormones post-partum. However, when this pesists, it is no longer the baby blues and is considered post-partum depression (and this can progress into post-partum psychosis if there are EVER any thoughts about hurting your child).
If you feel like you may have post-partum depression or you may be depressed without any connection to pregnancy-- please read these articles and may sure you see a therapist that can help you--whether it is through therapy alone, or medications if needed.
https://www.empowher.com/postpartum-depression/content/postpartum-depression-myths-and-misconceptions-keep-women-seeking-help
https://www.empowher.com/condition/postpartum-depression/definition
https://www.empowher.com/postpartum-depression/content/post-partum-depression-when-it-just-baby-blues
Best Wishes,
Rosa
April 2, 2012 - 8:40amThis Comment
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